Coding your X5 the easy way

[ed116]

Originally Posted by maDjzo

I haven't had any issues with my BT, I have a 15' F15 running ID4 and I was able to code everything possible using BimmerCode. Never dropped or failed a coding session.

cool and bluetooth 4.0 would be better correct?

im curious as to why theres 2 different versions if they behave the same :P

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by ed116

hey guys what obd2 are you using `vgate pro ble or wifi? which one is better?

Do a little reading man. Both are fine.

[alphaod]

Without going through the whole thread: Just out of curiosity, how long does it take you guys to go through on typical coding session using the app? Like you wanted to do say a dozen different options after the dealer reprograms your car.

I use Esys right now takes me about 30-40 minutes to go through all the different modules (reading, editing—changing from not-active to active, etc.—, saving, writing to car, and many options require two-three different changes. The process is pretty time consuming overall. It doesn't help that I bought a $100 POS computer to do it on so the trackpad is hard to use. Is the app much faster to do a lot of this stuff that I can justify spending the money.

[IndyJer]

Originally Posted by alphaod

Without going through the whole thread: Just out of curiosity, how long does it take you guys to go through on typical coding session using the app? Like you wanted to do say a dozen different options after the dealer reprograms your car.

I use Esys right now takes me about 30-40 minutes to go through all the different modules (reading, editing—changing from not-active to active, etc.—, saving, writing to car, and many options require two-three different changes. The process is pretty time consuming overall. It doesn't help that I bought a $100 POS computer to do it on so the trackpad is hard to use. Is the app much faster to do a lot of this stuff that I can justify spending the money.

Benefit of the app is just quicker to navigate the different modules and most common coding is translated to English. If you’re comfortable with Esys, and it sounds like you are, I think you are perfectly fine to stick with that method. I don’t feel you’re missing out on anything major by not using the app.

[maDjzo]

Originally Posted by IndyJer

Benefit of the app is just quicker to navigate the different modules and most common coding is translated to English. If you’re comfortable with Esys, and it sounds like you are, I think you are perfectly fine to stick with that method. I don’t feel you’re missing out on anything major by not using the app.

+1

Also ESYS will allow you to code certain things App will not. Everything I needed/wanted to code, I was as able to use BimmerCode for easily. Total coding time was 15-25 min, most of which is waiting for it to read ECUs.

[ed116]

Originally Posted by MK2018

O yeah, lights are moving around like crazy now. It's pleasure to drive at night

question will this wear the headlights out faster? because theyre constantly moving more pressure/stress on the mechanisms?

[MK2018]

Originally Posted by ed116

question will this wear the headlights out faster? because theyre constantly moving more pressure/stress on the mechanisms?

Probably will but they were designed to do this so you shouldn't be worry about them to brake to early in my opinion

[achnnal]

Originally Posted by maDjzo

Yes exactly, colors written in German.

Edit: I apologize but the BimmerPost did not upload them in the correct order.

Edit 2: I'm wondering if you manually adjust the value that's under each color, will that do anything.

Hi, maDjzo, I got different options than yours. Is this means it doesn't works with my car?

[maDjzo]

Originally Posted by achnnal

Hi, maDjzo, I got different options than yours. Is this means it doesn't works with my car?

Hello, you might need to have your software updated. I would reference this thread most of the details are there, with other members experiencing the same issue.

DIY (How to) Interior - Ambient Light - Color change. https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1205119

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by achnnal

Hi, maDjzo, I got different options than yours. Is this means it doesn't works with my car?

Looks like same issue I have.
Have changed the top led colour but not sure how I did it lol. One of these days when I'm not so impatient I'll actually go in and take a look at what I changed.

[maDjzo]

Hey guys, so just to confirm. Anyone running the latest firmware from dealer; 003. ..., is no longer able to code blinker count from 3 running ID4 NBT? Haven't messed with profiles yet, perhaps deleting and starting new profile might work..

Just an update on my end: Had my firmware updated at the dealer, and Ambient lighting moved from 3070 with ensembles to 3076 RGB standard.

Update 2: Appears I lost the ability to adjust blinker count completely, however gained VLD with my HIDs, whereas on older software didn't appear to do anything after being coded.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by maDjzo

Hey guys, so just to confirm. Anyone running the latest firmware from dealer; 003. ..., is no longer able to code blinker count from 3 running ID4 NBT? Haven't messed with profiles yet, perhaps deleting and starting new profile might work..

Just an update on my end: Had my firmware updated at the dealer, and Ambient lighting moved from 3070 with ensembles to 3076 RGB standard.

Cool

[MK2018]

Originally Posted by maDjzo

Hey guys, so just to confirm. Anyone running the latest firmware from dealer; 003. ..., is no longer able to code blinker count from 3 running ID4 NBT? Haven't messed with profiles yet, perhaps deleting and starting new profile might work..

Just an update on my end: Had my firmware updated at the dealer, and Ambient lighting moved from 3070 with ensembles to 3076 RGB standard.

Did you code some different colours?

[maDjzo]

Originally Posted by MK2018

Did you code some different colours?

Honestly no, I did a tri-color as my last ensemble, and added a golden/yellow which looks pretty cool. Did notice you can adjust hues based on RGB layout but the brightest combo on all layouts works best.

[MK2018]

Originally Posted by maDjzo

Honestly no, I did a tri-color as my last ensemble, and added a golden/yellow which looks pretty cool. Did notice you can adjust hues based on RGB layout but the brightest combo on all layouts works best.

Could you tell me what exactly needs to be changed in 3076, thanks

[maDjzo]

Originally Posted by MK2018

Could you tell me what exactly needs to be changed in 3076, thanks

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=24418293

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by MK2018

Could you tell me what exactly needs to be changed in 3076, thanks

Just got back a few pages and do some reading

[MK2018]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Just got back a few pages and do some reading

I did but it's not very clear what and where needs to be changed

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by MK2018

I did but it's not very clear what and where needs to be changed

If his screen shots don't look like what you have then you can't do it. Your sw is old.

[Cbozz]

hey there, I'm trying to code out the amber lights on the welcome lights using bimmercode app
I successfully coded the high beams and low beams and DRL with amber delete but the welcome lights still have it, now I know there is codes for that for ESYS but how do we get this done on bimmercode app?
here is what I need to change with ESYS


and here are options in bimmercoding app
any ideas? I did check the lines that had '00' and are right under the ones with '64'

[Cbozz]

Originally Posted by Cbozz

hey there, I'm trying to code out the amber lights on the welcome lights using bimmercode app
I successfully coded the high beams and low beams and DRL with amber delete but the welcome lights still have it, now I know there is codes for that for ESYS but how do we get this done on bimmercode app?
here is what I need to change with ESYS

and here are options in bimmercoding app
any ideas? I did check the lines that had '00' and are right under the ones with '64'

OK after all I tried this one in last picture - Welcome light and it worked!! so if anyone wants to get rid of amber in welcome lights code expert mode welcome light 1 and check whatever I checked in the pic! thanks

[X3MBullet]

Originally Posted by lshiroda1

Ever able to code Blind spot triangle to HU>

Hey sorry I never got notified that you sent a message from my post. NO. I was not able to code the Blind Spot triangle on the HUD.